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The Emerge Center

5.00 (1 review)

7784 Innovation Park Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Tel: (225) 343-4232

www.emergela.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

The Emerge Center is a co–ed special education school in rural Baton Rouge, LA, serving 30 students in kindergarten only.
Founded in 1960, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 3 teachers.
The program is nonsectarian and located in the Gardere neighborhood, reflecting 38.9% student racial diversity.
The Emerge Center's kindergarten program is part of Baton Rouge's rural special education options.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Emerge Center
Kind	20
Ungraded	10

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Year Founded

1960

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Student Body

Total Students

30 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: A world where all individuals are able to maximize their potential.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for The Emerge Center?

The application deadline for The Emerge Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is The Emerge Center located?

The Emerge Center is located in the Gardere neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 1 other private schools located in Gardere.

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5 6/15/2024

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The average private school tuition in Baton Rouge, LA is $10,502 for elementary schools and $15,179 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Baton Rouge, LA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).